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Show - 8* - "I heard how you saved my life. Before I slipped into the unconscious world I heard them talking of your battle with the mako. I have made light of you and nuestioned your bravery all through our lives. But your courage is far greater than mine. Never again will I nuestion it." "Memory is short," said Roa sharply. "We shall see." Then more kindly he said, "You are my brother. V/hat else could I do? Now let me take a look at that leg." Ruruku winced in oain as Roa lifted the cloak. It had stuck to the wound. Roa's expression showed his shock as he looked at the wound. "Is it that bad, my brother?" questioned Ruruku. "I cannot deceive you. It is bad. A fearful purole is spreading out from the wound. I must loosen the band on your thigh." A moan escaped Ruruku. "Is there anything that can be done,Roa?" "Beseech the gods." "But will they hear us and regard us in our plight? Will they ansx^er us?" "You begin to sound like me with your nuestions," said Roa with a wry smild. "I know not if they |